Side Effects

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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

  1. Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  2. body aches or pain
  3. chills
  4. clay-colored stools
  5. cough
  6. dark urine
  7. ear congestion
  8. fever
  9. headache
  10. itching
  11. loss of voice
  12. muscle aches
  13. nausea
  14. severe skin rash
  15. sore throat
  16. stomach pain or tenderness
  17. swelling of the feet or lower legs
  18. tightness of the chest
  19. trouble concentrating
  20. unusual tiredness or weakness
  21. vomiting
  22. yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

  1. Diarrhea
  2. dizziness

Less common

  1. Abnormal dreams
  2. decreased appetite
  3. decreased awareness or responsiveness
  4. discouragement
  5. feeling sad or empty
  6. irritability
  7. loss of appetite
  8. loss of interest or pleasure
  9. mild rash
  10. mimicry of speech or movements
  11. mutism
  12. negativism
  13. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  14. peculiar postures or movements, mannerisms or grimacing
  15. severe sleepiness
  16. trouble sleeping
  17. unusual drowsiness

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2024

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